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ETKS Partner Sarah Wesley Featured in Democrat and Chronicle Article Regarding Potential False Testimony of New York State Troopers

Posted by on September 12, 2024 in Firm News | 0 comments

ETKS Partner Sarah Wesley was featured in and asked for her opinion in a Democrat and Chronicle report published today by reporter Gary Craig. Sarah was asked for her insight and analysis related to a recent finding following a suppression hearing before Monroe County Court Judge Caroline Morrison in which testimony was provided by a New York State Trooper that could potentially be deemed false testimony. Sarah also provided her analysis related to not...

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ETKS Partners Brian Shiffrin, Donald M. Thompson, and Lawrence Kasperek were recently included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice.

Posted by on August 19, 2024 in Firm News | 0 comments

ETKS Partners Brian Shiffrin, Esq., Donald M. Thompson, Esq., and Lawrence Kasperek, Esq. were once again recognized for their tremendous work by their induction into the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their exceptional work in Criminal Defense: General Practice. The Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United...

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ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was recently included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Litigation.

Posted by on August 31, 2023 in Firm News | 0 comments

ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin, Esq. was once again recognized for his tremendous work by his inclusion in the milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in Criminal Defense and his Criminal Appellate Litigation (Appeals) practice. The Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, recognition by...

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ETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson was recently included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice.

Posted by on August 31, 2023 in Firm News | 0 comments

ETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson, Esq. was once again recognized for his tremendous work by his inclusion in the milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in Criminal Defense: General Practice. The Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, recognition by Best Lawyers signifies excellence in...

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ETKS Partners Brian Shiffrin and William Easton 440 Motion to Vacate Conviction of Client Granted and Client Released From Custody After Almost 11 Years In Prison For Conviction Now Vacated

Posted by on July 28, 2023 in Firm News | 0 comments

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Hon. Betty Calvo-Torres, New York State Supreme Court Justice, Erie County, granted the 440 motion to vacate the conviction of ETKS client, Michael Agee, following an evidentiary hearing conducted by ETKS partners, Brian Shiffrin and William Easton on May 31, 2023. The Court agreed with Brian and William’s arguments that the Brady violations by the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office, including the withholding of a DNA report and report...

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